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Fiscal Specialist

Salary

$24.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07790NB

Department

Internal Services

Opening Date

12/31/2025

Closing Date

1/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and dependable Fiscal Specialist to support our financial operations. In this role, you’ll help process accounts payable, manage reimbursements, assist with budget preparation, and maintain accurate financial records. You’ll also have the opportunity to cross-train in other areas, including occasional relief cashiering duties. Your work will help our team stay organized, efficient, and successful.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You’ll Do:

+ Serve as backup for cashiering duties as needed.

+ Process all Accounts Payable (AP) transactions, including employee reimbursements, contracted invoices, and fixed assets, in compliance with administrative codes, statutes, policies, procedures, and deadlines.

+ Use the County credit card for approved purchases and ensure all department cardholder expenses are accurately allocated on a weekly basis.

+ Input purchase order (PO) requests using annual contracts while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.

+ Follow up on outstanding requisitions and coordinate with Procurement on POs not issued within 4 days.

+ Provide professional and courteous customer service to department staff and vendors.

+ Prepare and process journal entries as needed.

+ Maintain databases and generate statistical or financial reports as required.

+ Manage petty cash disbursements and perform regular reconciliations.

+ Perform other related work as assigned.

Tools & Software You’ll Use:

JD Edwards OneWorld, OnBase/Unity, MS Office, Accela, and Tyler Technology (experience is helpful but not required).

Education, Experience, Licensing

What We’re Looking For:

+ High school diploma or GED equivalent.

+ Additional coursework or specialized training equivalent to one year of college-level education in accounting or a closely related field.

+ Two years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar financial role.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

+ Experience with financial software such as JD Edwards OneWorld, OnBase/Unity, and Microsoft Office.

+ Strong organizational and time management skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines.

+ Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.

+ Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all levels of Lee County employees and vendors.

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Why Join Us?

This is a great job for someone who enjoys working with numbers, keeping things organized, and helping the team run smoothly. Every day is different, and your work will help the company stay accurate, efficient, and successful.

About Our Team:

Our team works hard to make sure financial and purchasing processes run smoothly. We value accuracy, teamwork, and helping each other succeed. Join us to grow your skills in a supportive, professional environment.

About Lee County:

Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 700,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit. Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government (https://www.leegov.com/) .

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

How many years of experience do you have in accounting, bookkeeping, or a similar financial role? Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1–2 years

+ 3–5 years

+ More than 5 years

02

Which of the following financial software programs have you used in a work setting? (Select all that apply.) Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.

+ JD Edwards OneWorld

+ OnBase or Unity

+ Microsoft Excel

+ Microsoft Word

+ Accela

+ QuickBooks

+ Tyler Technology

+ None of the above

03

Which of the following bookkeeping/accounting tasks have you performed in previous roles? (Select all the best describes your experience) Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.

+ Allocating credit card expenses

+ Processing accounts payable invoices

+ Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable management

+ Preparing financial reports and journal entries

+ Cashier Duties

+ Entering Purchase Orders

+ Working with Contracts/Quotes

+ None of the above

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Employer

Lee County Government

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Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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